Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,130 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, performing assessments, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. This role emphasizes patient safety, team collaboration, and facilitating a smooth patient discharge process.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are required prior to first shift. A minimum of two years of bedside clinical experience, including ICU experience, is required. Nursing degree or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Progressive Care Unit setting is preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The RN will perform initial patient assessments within 8 hours of admission, participate in patient rehabilitation programs, and initiate discharge planning from the first day of admission. The role involves supervising ancillary staff, ensuring safety standards are met, and maintaining clear, timely documentation. The RN will also be expected to contribute to a positive team environment and pursue ongoing professional development.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1284422. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus